Parents are always eager to check holiday announcements and school calendars to plan much-needed family vacations and travels. Scheduling trips during the school year can be stressful, so maximizing holiday breaks is essential to recharge and prepare for another academic year. And because, we need it.
If you’re one of those parents keeping an eye out for holidays, here’s something you’ll be interested in: President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has announced the official list of regular holidays and special non-working days for 2025. Even better, there are at least four long weekends to look forward to in 2025.
Proclamation No. 727, released on October 31, outlines 10 regular holidays and 8 special non-working days for the year.
List of 2025 Official Holidays
Many of the holidays and special non-working days fall on weekends or midweek, so plan your leaves wisely!
Regular holidays
- New Year's Day - January 1 (Wednesday)
- Araw ng Kagitingan - April 9 (Wednesday)
- Maundy Thursday - April 17 (Thursday)
- Good Friday - April 18 (Friday)
- Labor Day - May 1 (Thursday)
- Independence Day - June 12 (Thursday)
- National Heroes Day - August 25 (Monday)
- Bonifacio Day - November 30 (Sunday)
- Christmas Day - December 25 (Thursday)
- Rizal Day - December 30 (Tuesday)
Special non-working days
- Chinese New Year - January 29 (Wednesday)
- Black Saturday - April 19 (Saturday)
- Ninoy Aquino Day - August 21 (Thursday)
- All Saints' Day Eve - October 31 (Friday)
- All Saints’ Day - November 1 (Saturday)
- Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary - December 8 (Monday)
- Christmas Eve - December 24 (Wednesday)
- Last Day of the Year - December 31 (Wednesday)
Special working day
- EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary - February 25 (Tuesday)
In addition to the official list, Proclamation No. 729 designates July 27, 2025, as a special non-working day to commemorate the founding anniversary of Iglesia ni Cristo (INC). This date falls on a Sunday in 2025.
List of 2024 long weekends in the Philippines
- April 17 to April 20 (Thursday to Sunday) - Holy Week
- August 23 to 25 (Saturday to Monday) - National Heroes Day
- October 31 to November 2 (Friday to Sunday) - All Saints' Day Eve
- December 6 to 7 (Saturday to Monday) - Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
Make sure to mark your calendar and take advantage of these long weekends for family trips, relaxation, or new adventures!
Read here for reasons why you should vacation separately from extended family.
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